Surrey Bus Attack

• ‘On behalf of the Islamic State’: Security video shows terror attack on Surrey bus

  Security video shows Kawam walking onto the bus, followed a few seconds later by his victim, whose identity is protected by a publication ban.

  Crime

  Aug 20, 2025
  
• Suspect charged in connection with fatal Surrey bus stabbing of teen Ethan Bespflug

  Bespflug was on his way home on April 11 when an altercation took place on the bus. He was killed on board at 100th Avenue and Kind George Boulevard around 9:30 p.m.

  Crime

  Apr 17, 2023
  
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• Victim stabbed by alleged ISIS supporter aboard B.C. bus says attack was unprovoked

  In texts to his family, the stabbing victim recounted Saturday's attack.

  Crime

  Apr 5, 2023
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• Making terror charges stick in Surrey, B.C. bus attack not easy, expert says

  Abdul Aziz Kawam was facing attempted murder, assault and weapons charges for allegedly slashing a passenger on a Surrey, B.C. bus Saturday. Terrorism charges were added Sunday.

  Crime

  Apr 4, 2023
• Weekend knife attack on B.C. bus was ISIS terrorism, RCMP alleges

  Abdul Aziz Kawam has been charged with attacking a bus passenger for the benefit of the so-called Islamic State.

  Canada

  Apr 3, 2023
• Transit police identify and charge suspects involved in brutal bus attack

  The victim was taken to hospital with a broken arm, a cracked sternum and head trauma.

  Crime

  Apr 4, 2018